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The HALO Urban Regeneration Company is proud to be shortlisted for the fourth Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2019. The HALO is nominated in the Building Diverse Inclusive Communities category, sponsored by City Building. These awards have been celebrated for

The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, developer of the innovative, multipurpose project planned for the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, today announces the appointment of Fraser Morrison as its Commercial Director and In-house Legal Counsel. Fraser

HALO’s Green Credentials Recognised at Awards Ceremony The HALO Kilmarnock was officially handed a £415,000 award from the Green Economy Fund at a ceremony held at Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth on Wednesday 24th July. The award recognises the green credentials of

Today, Monday 1 July, SP Energy Networks announced that The HALO in Kilmarnock has been awarded a share of £10million from the Green Economy Fund to help the project pursue its green ambitions. The Green Economy Fund was established

Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Executive Chair of The HALO, spoke recently at the launch of Barclay’s Thriving Local Economies initiative in her hometown of Kilmarnock. The launch saw Barclays CEO Jes Staley detail how Barclays will introduce bespoke actions

Marie Macklin’s speech at Barclay’s Thriving Economies 11th June 2019 My hometown of Kilmarnock was built by the hands of men and women of greatness, the makers the doers. The town was at the forefront of the 1st industrial revolution

Barclays launches Scotland’s first Thriving Local Economies in Kilmarnock Barclays has today announced the launch of its new economic growth initiative for smaller towns in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Barclays CEO Jes Staley was in Kilmarnock today to meet with leaders from

The HALO’s very own tartan has been through a weaving mill for the very first time. Using the best quality 100% pure new wool yarn sourced through dedicated yarn merchants, tartan specialists Ingles Buchan mill in Selkirk has exclusively weaved their fabrics into the HALO tartan.

Marie Macklin: 10 things that changed my life Marie Macklin CBE featured yesterday in the Sunday National’s Seven Days supplement where she talked about her top 10 influences in life. Read the full article: Marie Macklin: 10 things that changed

THE HALO PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCOTLAND DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED AT THE HALO The HALO Scotland and Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) today (25 March 2019) announce a partnership to develop the latest innovations in digital health and

Growth deal confirmed as Ayrshire celebrates major investment boost A multi-million pound investment package that will change the face of Ayrshire was rubber-stamped today (Friday 8 March) by the three Ayrshire Councils and the UK and Scottish Government. The £251million

International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first​ ​IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a

The Young Scot conference is being held at Ayrshire College in Kilmarnock today (7th February). Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Executive Chair of the HALO Urban Regeneration Company, sent this video message to the young people from across Scotland who

A STEP CLOSER TO HALO TARTAN An Ayrshire College student’s specially commissioned HALO tartan is a step closer to production since going through the final design process. Last year, Graeme Bone won a competition in conjunction with The HALO to

UK Government announces £100 million for Ayrshire Growth Deal The UK Government is to invest £100 million in the Ayrshire Growth Deal. This investment will drive growth across the region, boosting jobs and opportunity across Ayrshire. This takes the total

The HALO Scotland, today announces it will be partnering with Barclays at its Kilmarnock urban regeneration site, which will seek to develop entrepreneurship and the employability skills of young people and adults across Scotland.

Marie Macklin CBE joined the Centrestage team and hopped on their Santa Bus to see first-hand how they are spreading some Christmas cheer to the young people of Ayrshire. Donning her Santa hat Marie joined Centrestage’s Sheena Boyd and the

Marie Macklin CBE was a guest speaker at the recent ScottishPower Renewables annual conference in Glasgow presenting to over 470 employees. With her presentation titled ‘HALO – regeneration and future communities’, Marie spoke about her passion for urban regeneration, local

She's a force to be reckoned with, on a mission to regenerate her childhood home of Kilmarnock and other small towns globally. Marie Macklin tells what made her the determined operator she is today – from growing up in a post-industrial town to her brush with death caused by endometriosis.

It’s time to shine for East Ayrshire’s Young People The HALO Urban Regeneration Company is proud to support the young people of East Ayrshire and would like to congratulate all of the winners at last night’s East Ayrshire Year of

Marie Macklin honoured with prestigious Belfast Ambassador Medal Marie Macklin CBE will receive one of the first ever Belfast Ambassador Medals when she is celebrated at a major event today (Friday 30 November). The medals, which recognise outstanding individuals who

Taskforce starts task of reducing vacant and derelict land Marie Macklin CBE attended the Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce which started the process of finding 100 sites with the best potential for development at its meeting today (Monday 26 November).

Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Executive Chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, has given an exclusive interview to journalist Samuel Horti in the latest edition of Property Week. During the interview Marie speaks about the history of the HALO

The HALO to secure construction partner The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, an imaginative, innovative and inspirational regeneration initiative, is looking to secure a construction partner for Phase One of the development in Kilmarnock. Phase One of the project on the

A football first for Marie Macklin Marie Macklin CBE launched Partick Thistle FC’s first ever Business Club at the Energy Check Stadium at Firhill, last night. The inaugural event held in the stadium’s David McParland Suite saw Marie give the

Marie Macklin CBE is Founder and Executive Chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company. Marie is a prominent figure in the Scottish business community and throughout the UK who pushes the boundaries in both the public and private sectors to achieve incredible results.In July, Marie accepted an Honorary Degree at Glasgow Caledonian University’s Graduation and Awards ceremony, making her a Doctor of Business Administration.

Bubbles & Brunch with Marie Macklin CBE Marie Macklin CBE today gave an inspirational speech to some of the country’s top business leaders over Bubbles & Brunch at Hutcheson’s City Grill in Glasgow. Bubbles & Brunch brings together a community

Marie Macklin CBE has recorded a short film for the students of Ayrshire College as part of its Digital Learning Festival. Working in Partnership with Ayrshire College, the HALO will put our young people at the forefront of the Digital

CGI, a leading global IT services provider, and the HALO Scotland today (Tuesday 14 August, 2018) announces an innovative partnership that will create further employment opportunities at the Kilmarnock urban regeneration initiative. The agreement will see the HALO and CGI

Marie Macklin CBE today visited Scottish Power’s HQ in Glasgow to explore ways the HALO Scotland can support Scottish Power’s digital and cyber skills. ScottishPower and The HALO Scotland announced a ground-breaking partnership in April that saw the energy

Once in a lifetime opportunity for East Ayrshire students Marie Macklin CBE invited students from four East Ayrshire secondary schools to attend last night’s charity dinner featuring former First Lady Michelle Obama. The students from Kilmarnock, Loudoun, Grange and Cumnock

GCU to bring world class education to the HALO The HALO Scotland has today announced a partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to work in collaboration with the HALO brand globally. The collaboration with GCU, a vibrant, innovative and multi-award-winning

A Dream Comes True for Dr Marie Macklin It was a special moment for Marie Macklin CBE today as she was presented with a prestigious honour by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) at this summer’s graduations. Marie has been honoured in

Marie Macklin C.B.E. is to receive an honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University next week. Commenting on the accolade, Marie said: “I’m both thrilled and proud to have been considered by GCU for this honour and I will work hard

Marie was invited to speak at the ScottishPower Summer Reception by Keith Anderson, CEO ScottishPower. Marie addressed key ScottishPower stakeholders on community urban regeneration. The full speech is below: Ladies & Gentlemen. Thank you for your kindness and warm welcome.

This week has been a watershed for The HALO with the retirement from the board of our Chairman, Colin Liddell O.B.E. Saying farewell to our Chairman is significant enough in its own right, but Colin has been much, much more

HALO Scotland partners with Onecom to connect Kilmarnock development to the world The HALO Scotland Kilmarnock urban regeneration project has teamed up with Onecom, the UK’s leading independent provider of business-to-business telecommunications, in a partnership that will ensure the HALO

A conversation on “Inclusive Entrepreneurship” at Diversity Conference Marie Macklin CBE enjoyed a conversation on “Inclusive Entrepreneurship” with Rachel McTavish at this week’s Diversity Conference held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow. The Herald and GenAnalytics hosted Scotland’s second

The HALO Group, the urban regeneration company behind the innovative, multipurpose development planned for the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, has made two major appointments. Bill Stafford has joined the board of The HALO Urban Regeneration

And the HALO tartan winners are… Marie Macklin CBE has announced three winners of the HALO Scotland Kilmarnock’s Urban Tartan Design Brief in conjunction with Ayrshire College. After whittling down the entries to a shortlist of nine, Marie picked three

Marie Macklin CBE, an ex-Kilmarnock Academy pupil, was on hand to help students at her old school with their pitch for the Sir Tom Hunter Challenge. On her visit to the brand new William McIlvanney Campus, which incorporates the old

Marie in London to discuss Belfast Marie Macklin CBE was in London this week to meet the Right Honourable Nigel Dodds MP, Deputy Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and Member of Parliament for North Belfast. Marie travelled to Westminster

Diageo has announced a £150 million investment over three years to transform its Scotch whisky visitor experience. Marie Macklin CBE has welcomed its proposals for a scholarship and mentoring programme in Kilmarnock.

Marie Macklin CBE, Founder and Director of the HALO Scotland, the Kilmarnock urban regeneration project, joined a panel of business leaders at Barclays’ first Live Growth event of the year to discuss competition in business.

ScottishPower’s CEO Keith Anderson, Marie Macklin and CBI Scotland will work with some of Scotland’s most senior business leaders to deliver a new mentoring programme, to increase the number of women in senior executive roles.

At this year’s Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA) Scotland Conference in Glasgow, Marie Macklin CBE told delegates how the private and public sector can work together to create projects like The HALO.

Students from Ayrshire College have been given an insight into the role of The HALO Kilmarnock in helping to develop a skilled workforce for the digital age. In partnership with the college, the HALO Kilmarnock is engaging with local students

Every week seems to get busier and busier for the HALO team. Today, in a week that included International Women’s Day, Marie Macklin’s three day trip to Belfast concluded with her as a keynote speaker at the prestigious Institute of

Marie Macklin CBE has been appointed to the Commercial Advisory Group of the Sunderland-based Northern Housing Consortium (NHC). Marie, will use her experience to contribute to the work of the Group which advises, challenges and mentors the NHC’s executive team.

Marie Macklin took time out recently to get behind Ayrshire Cancer Support’s Spring campaign which encourages volunteers to hold “Cocktails, mocktails and tiaras” events to raise cash for this local charity, based in Kilmarnock. Speaking at the campaign launch, Marie said:

Yet another exciting week for the HALO team! East Ayrshire Council granted planning permission in principle to The HALO Kilmarnock and Marie Macklin CBE returned to Belfast to continue to explore further opportunities for a second HALO urban regeneration development

The HALO, Kilmarnock’s £65 million urban regeneration on the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant, reached a significant milestone today (26th January, 2018) when it received the green light from East Ayrshire Council. At a special meeting of

In recognition of her Outstanding Contribution to Business and Entrepreneurship Marie Macklin CBE has been recognised as Glasgow Caledonian University’s 2017 Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Marie Macklin CBE is executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise partnerships, a holding company that is

Lord Duncan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Scotland Office, visited the site of The HALO Kilmarnock today (Monday, 4th December) to witness work getting under way on the £65 million urban regeneration project. The UK Government has provided

The HALO, Kilmarnock, and its neighbour, Ayrshire College, are partnering to encourage leading-edge, practical learning in enterprise and innovation, cyber resilience and digital security to support the creation of a future workforce of digitally skilled young people from Ayrshire. The

Marie Macklin C.B.E., owner and Executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships, has been announced as the Business Women Scotland (BWS) and Women’s Enterprise Scotland’s (WES) Business Woman of the Year. The prestigious accolade was presented to Marie at the awards

After a successful visit last month, Marie Macklin CBE was excited to return to Belfast for an extended stay to progress discussions with education, community leaders, politicians, business people and investors about bringing the HALO urban regeneration concept to Belfast

The Scottish Government is to invest £5.3 million to turn a former Kilmarnock bottling plant into a low carbon development, which will include hundreds of affordable homes. Around £3.5 million will be invested in the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant.

This week Marie Macklin CBE visited Belfast to meet political, education and community leaders, business people and investors with the aim of taking the HALO urban regeneration concept into the heart of the city. The week was about listening and

Marie Macklin C.B.E who leads The HALO initiative said: “The financial backing of the UK Government is wonderful news for Ayrshire, and for Kilmarnock in particular. The people of Kilmarnock deserve this. We already have the backing and tremendous encouragement

The UK Government is to invest £3.5 million in an ambitious regeneration programme in Kilmarnock, Scottish Secretary David Mundell announced today [Tuesday 8 August]. The HALO project in the former Diageo bottling plant will strengthen Ayrshire’s economic prospects, create nearly

Announcement comes as The HALO proposals go on public display The HALO, Kilmarnock, is to take an ambitious front line role in creating a future workforce of digitally skilled young people ready to support the impressive regeneration of the town.

The HALO Kilmarnock Limited (The HALO), and The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at creating a ground breaking Enterprise and Innovation Hub as part of the regeneration of the former Diageo

A Planning Application Notice, now lodged with East Ayrshire Council, is an important step in preparing a masterplan for the £65 million development HALO development on the site of the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock. The HALO Kilmarnock will:

Marie Macklin C.B.E. has been named as the Bank of Scotland Non-Executive Director of the Year at the IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards for her work with Edinburgh-based online scheduling software developer, Appointedd. Marie accepted the award at the

Marie Macklin C.B.E has today been announced as a finalist in the category for Non-Executive Director of the Year at the Institute of Directors Scotland Awards 2016. The awards recognise individuals who have displayed the highest standards of leadership and

Marie Macklin C.B.E. has announced that she is to act as Strategic Advisor to Strathblair Associates, which offers specialist boardroom-level expertise to business owners, helping them to define then realise their personal and business ambitions. Marie said: “To be

This week Marie Macklin C.B.E. attended the meeting of the Glasgow Economic Leadership Board (ELB) chaired by leading entrepreneur, Lord Willie Haughey OBE, to provide independent leadership and direction for economic development activity in Glasgow. Marie also attended the launch

Marie Macklin C.B.E who is leading an innovative initiative to regenerate the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock, is actively promoting and seeking support from the UK Government for the £340 Million Ayrshire Growth Deal. She has been working with the three Ayrshire Councils and the

Yesterday, Marie Macklin C.B.E., Chair of Klin Group, attended the launch of Invest in East Ayrshire. The launch was a great success and was attended by local businessmen and women who are driving Ayrshire’s & Scotland’s economy. Marie also took

Following her success at the Scottish Business Awards and being awarded Female Business Leader of the Year, Chair, Marie Macklin CBE was interviewed by Kristy Dorsey for the Big Interview in Scotland on Sunday. The Big Interview: Female Business Leader of

Business and social entrepreneur, Marie Macklin C.B.E., has been named as BQ Female Business Leader of the Year for 2016 in the Scottish Business Awards. Marie is owner and Executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise Partnership, a recently-formed holding company building a diverse

Earlier this week, Marie Macklin, Executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships, was the guest of Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, at a very special reception at the Scottish Parliament. Marie was present when a delegation

Marie Macklin, was one of three judges for this year’s Business Women Scotland Awards which were presented on Thursday 27th October at a glittering ceremony at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. The BWS Awards are designed to celebrate and reward the

Klin’s Chair, Marie Macklin, was recently the guest of Belfast International Homecoming Business and Investment Conference 2016 in Belfast. While in the city she met with the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Brian Kingston, and Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister, Máirtín